by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2007 @ 4:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Jack Keane, developed by Deck 13, is a classical adventure game with their rich story-telling and fun gameplay. As the player you guide hero Jack Keane as he faces some of his toughest challenges yet. Fixes an issue where a special character in the Windows user profile could prevent the game/demo from starting.
by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2007 @ 2:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the bold and often-bloody Dead Space, developed by EA's Redwood Shores Studio, gamers will step into a third-person sci-fi survival horror experience that promises to deliver the ultimate in psychological thrills and gruesome action.
by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2007 @ 1:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SC2: Weapons and Warfare incorporates a huge list of fan requested new features, including a bigger world map, new units, enhanced naval movement and combat rules, a deeper weather model, additional terrain types and resources, the simulation of roads and railways and a greatly extended editor with the ability to add in scripted Image and Sound events and much more.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 11:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In UT3 you assume the role of a futuristic warrior engaged in contests of intense shooting battles against skilled opponents, A.I. or human, fought with the most powerful sci-fi weapons and vehicles. In order to test the game on a variety of hardware configurations,
Epic's Mark Rein revealed that a Beta Demo will be released in the next week or two, allowing instant action play against bots as well as online multiplayer.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 7:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Games for Windows Live v1.2 update will add numerous end-user benefits to the service, such as support for offline Achievements, so gamers can continue to rack up Gamerscore when not connected to the internet, the ability to see whether your friends are “joinable” in games, along with additional UI features.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 5:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sega's Wii-exclusive Bleach: Shattered Blade offers relentless action and dazzling swordplay with crisp, highly stylized graphics that deliver an anime experience, authentic to the series. On the NDS, Bleach: The Blade of Fate offers impressive 2D action and a variety of opponents as one of 28 characters in intense action-packed battles.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 5:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Game Developer magazine's annual Top 20 Publishers report has debuted for 2007, revealing that the overall winner has changed hands for the first time in the report's history. A resurgent Nintendo has taken the top spot from former victor EA.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 1:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA sings, skates, jumps and races into the holidays with 18 new titles that are sure to please North American gamers young and old, bringing fun and excitement to all major game systems. EA also has various pre-order incentives such as exclusive NfS ProStreet unlockable Subaru Impreza WRX STi, Army of Two insider’s dossier and graphic novel or The Orange Box’s $5 off plus access to the Team Fortress 2 PC beta.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 10:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kane & Lynch: Dead Men is a violent and chaotic journey of two men — a flawed mercenary and a medicated psychopath — and their brutal attitude towards right and wrong. This volatile partnership combined with innovative technologies allow for an unparalleled gaming experience.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 9:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Got Game's The Lost Crown: A Ghosthunting Adventure combines a dense, rich, spine-tingling story inspired by classic ghost stories with today's modern ghosthunting techniques.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 5:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Jack Keane, developed by Deck 13, is a classical adventure game with their rich story-telling and fun gameplay. As the player you guide hero Jack Keane as he faces some of his toughest challenges yet.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 5:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCEA announced the creation of a new in-game advertising business unit, headed by 25-year industry veteran Darlene Kindler as director of Network Advertising, who will report to Phil Rosenberg, senior vice president of Sales and Business Development.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 12:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Competing against more than 700 gamers from a record 74 countries, the United States overcame the stiffest competition in World Cyber Games history to capture three gold medals, two silver medals, a bronze medal, and the overall team title at the Grand Final in Seattle.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2007 @ 12:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Soldier of Fortune Payback, the 3rd installment in the SoF series, continues with the organization know as The Shop where players take on the role of a hired mercenary, blasting their way through high intensity combat situations in the world's most dangerous hotspots in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2007 @ 8:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA's Universe at War: Earth Assault, developed by Petroglyph, is a combat-intensive RTS game enlisting players in an epic struggle to prevent total alien domination of planet Earth.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2007 @ 5:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA is bringing 2005 arcade gun game Ghost Squad to the Wii, adding a number of new Wii-specific gameplay modes and using the Wiimote as a multi-purpose tool that allows players to easily control the targeting of on-screen enemies, defuse bombs, and rescue hostages.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2007 @ 4:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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High Energy Productions' producer Keisuke Kikuchi announced Rygar: The Battle of Argus will be an all-new Wii exclusive title, not a PS2 port. Expected later this year in Japan, Rygar: The Battle of Argus will introduce a new hero and use the Wiimote to control Rygar's trademark weapon, the Diskarmor.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2007 @ 3:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Using the Wii remote as a golf club, swing into the action with your favorite characters as Super Swing Golf Season 2 returns to the island to challenge the new courses with all new story, tournament modes, new multiplayer modes, completely new customizations, costumes, and secrets.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2007 @ 3:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kane & Lynch: Dead Men is a violent and chaotic journey of two men — a flawed mercenary and a medicated psychopath — and their brutal attitude towards right and wrong. Eidos' Jane Cavanagh
revealed that, while K&L has yet to be released, a sequel is already in production, showing their confidence in the title. The plan is to make IO Interactive's Mature rated action game into a long-term franchise, and Eidos has set aside its largest marketing budget ever to promote the title.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2007 @ 12:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races, overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard's approach to game balance, designed to be the ultimate competitive RTS game.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2007 @ 12:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In its seventh consecutive year, the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) announced today the 2008 dates, new facility and early line-up of speakers and sponsors for its upcoming D.I.C.E. (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Summit.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2007 @ 12:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Paradox Interactive's Penumbra: Black Plague, the final chapter in the Penumbra story, thrusts players into a creepy environment of psychological horror, as they are challenged in this unique action/adventure experience.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2007 @ 11:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bladestorm will offer massive battles mixed with strategy, much like the Dynasty Warriors titles, but one of the main differences is that the game will be situated in the Western medieval timeframe. The promised demo is now available for download on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2007 @ 9:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the MMO Pirates of the Burning Sea, you play a bold sea captain in the 18th century Caribbean as you seek glory and adventure, featuring high seas action and swashbuckling adventure in a world of pirates and plunder.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2007 @ 4:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gears of War blends action with survival horror, thrusting gamers into the harrowing story of humankind's battle for survival against the Locust Horde. The PC version includes a variety of all-new content, including three new multiplayer maps, a new multiplayer game type, Game Editor, five new campaign chapters and DX10 support.